But you can be sure all Michigan felines will be wide awake – well, at least half awake –for the Cat Fanciers Association cat show this weekend in Taylor.

The Motor City Jazz Club and the Midwest Persian Tabby Fanciers organizations are hosting the annual cat show, which lasts from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Ten judges from across the country come to Taylor to officiate at one of the largest cat shows in Michigan.

In the meantime, here are some things you might not know about this Michigan cat show.

Cats are 'naked' at this show

Though Poco can't be dressed for cat shows, his owners love putting him in costumes regularly.(Photo: Pam Johnston)

To preserve the sanctity of each cat, the competitors are usually not allowed to wear costumes.

"He does his shows nude," Pam Johnston said of her cat, Poco. "You don't bring costumes to cat shows."

But outside of shows, that doesn't stop Johnston from dressing Poco up every chance she gets.

Some are professionals. Others are amateurs.

Some cats, like John Romeo Coons Winslow, a Maine Coon, have been around the block and take the shows very seriously. His owners, John and Susan Rzyczycki of Ohio, are cat breeders that show him all over the nation.

Others, like Majmanes Poco Taz Beauregards Karma, compete just for the fun of it.

"We're hobby showers, so to speak," Johnston said.

The cats' names are attention-grabbers

Most of the cats have fanciful names to intimidate the competition. However, behind closed doors, they're just as approachable as any furry friend.

So, while Majmanes Poco Taz Beauregards Karma turns on the charm at cat shows, to his owners, he is simply Poco, a cat they fell in love with after their 23-year-old cat died.

And John Romeo Coons Winslow is better known as Mr. Winslow. But he still commands attention as he recently won two national awards, including the third best Maine Coon breed in the nation.

Several different levels and breeds

The cats are usually separated based on age and whether they will breed or not. At the show this weekend, the participants will be separated into four categories: kittens, championship (cats who will breed), premiership (cats who are spayed or neutered) and household pets.

Household pets is a newer category that's becoming more popular.

"It's really nice seeing kitty cats that are just beloved pets," Susan Rzyczycki said. "They usually tell a very nice story of how the kitty came into their lives and that's very sweet."

Ask permission before petting models

Most cat owners are more than happy to answer questions from any spectators at cat shows. Valerie Smith, a member of the Cat Fanciers Association, just reminds people to ask permission before petting.

"Many of the exhibitors love to have their cats seen and talk about them," she said. "They're usually willing to answer questions and everyone is pretty welcoming. They just need to know to ask before they touch a cat."